Epstein's Elites and the Oslo Aftermath
THE ACTORS Mona Juul: Norwegian Ambassador to the U.S. and former politician, known for her critical role in facilitating the 1993 Oslo Accords. Terje Rød-Larsen: Former UN Under-Secretary-General and Juul's husband, also deeply involved in the Oslo process, and who previously resigned from the International Peace Institute (IPI) in 2021 amid scrutiny over financial ties to Epstein. Jeffrey
Epstein: Convicted sex offender and financier, known for cultivating relationships with high-profile individuals, often through his philanthropic endeavors and access to exclusive social circles. Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The governmental body initiating the internal probe and accepting Juul's resignation. THE FUNDING The original article notes that the internal probe into Juul's
conduct was initiated by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, suggesting public funds for the investigation. Epstein's extensive financial network, though not directly funding Juul, provided a 'social capital' currency that allowed access to elites. His donations to institutions like the International Peace Institute (IPI), where Rød-Larsen served, have been previously reported (The New York
Times, 2021). Epstein reportedly donated at least $650,000 to IPI between 2003 and 2019. The original source indicates that the scandal 'widens' connections to ‘the Oslo Accords era.’ During the 1990s, substantial international funding, including from the US and various European nations, flowed into the Palestinian territories and Israel to support the peace process, creating a fertile ground for